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One RV + One Dedicated Teacher = New Hope for At-Risk Children 2005-09-27 03:00:03

The challenge faced was the need to develop creative technology interventions that provide student access to tutoring and homework assistance. As solution, children were taken to school in afternoons and on weekends, a retrofitted RV was planned for, and a flexible staff of tutors was asked for. Now at-risk students in Las Cruces can come and check out learning software, get help with their homework, write a report on one of the notebooks, or take their parents with them to learn about the Internet.

University of Miami Builds Forward-Looking Research Programs With Dell Campus Architecture 2005-09-27 03:00:03

Students, faculty and staff at the University of Miami actively pursue new knowledge and ideas to shape tomorrow. They needed to combine the purchasing power of a seven-campus leading research university into one efficient, cost-saving agreement with a top technology partner. Dell Campus Architecture provides the University of Miami with an end-to-end technology solution across all campuses, including hardware, software and peripheral equipment as well as service, support and technical training.

Oklahoma Christian University Transforms Lives With the Help of Wireless Technology Program 2005-09-27 03:00:03

Oklahoma Christian University was founded in 1950 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma as Central Christian College. Oklahoma Christian University began its notebook program in August of 2001. The technology staff was looking for a vendor that could supply a large number of dependable, easy-to-manage notebooks at competitive prices and with sophisticated system configurations. After initially beginning the program with a well-known computer vendor, the IT staff began searching for another vendor that would meet its value and performance requirements. The technical team found the solution they were looking for in Dell D600 Latitude notebooks.

Swissport Welcomes Dell on Board! 2005-10-04 03:00:05

If IT systems at Swissport International Ltd. were to fail, such events could have serious consequences for company operations. In an effort to standardize IT infrastructures, Swissport officials chose to renew all hardware in Switzerland. But they also were to identify a solution that would combine unmatched quality and value. Swissport's new standards-based system streamlines all business processes. 200 Latitude Notebooks, 800 OptiPlex PCs and 1400 Flat Screen Monitors from Dell make it possible.

Wireless Pilot Program Delivers Benefits 2005-10-04 03:00:05

In its attempt to increase school Internet access and give students the ability to create movies based on what they learned, Brookfield East High School faced two major hurdles: the solutions had to be cost-effective and the school building did not have the existing infrastructure to support a traditional LAN. With these roadblocks in mind, the ideal scenario would be a single solution that fulfilled both of the school's technology needs. The school purchased Dell Latitude notebooks and a wireless cart with attached access point for the English department first. Using a few cameras and the Dell notebooks with Movie Maker 2 installed, English students produced creative and motivating movies to demonstrate their knowledge of the curriculum and technology.

SIUC and Dell Adapt to Students With Disabilities 2005-10-04 03:00:05

Like many schools, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) has a large population of students with disabilities. The original computers that were being used in the Computer Learning Centers often presented many compatibility issues with the adaptive technology. When SIUC standardized on Dell equipment, Dell computers were found to be extremely compatible with the multitude of adaptive technologies used on campus. In the end, Dell's compatibility with adaptive technologies has allowed SIUC to bring computer technology to all of their students with disabilities and promote their solution throughout their state.

Life Assurance Company Upgrades Its Mobile Hardware Solution and Reduces Hardware and Support Costs by Up to 20 Per Cent 2005-10-04 03:00:05

Irish-owned company Acorn Life sells life assurance, pensions, investment and savings products across the Republic of Ireland. It has more than 200 sales associates nationwide who travel around the country visiting potential clients in their homes and places of business. In early 2004, most of these associates were using outdated laptops and needed to work with more modern and reliable technology. Acorn Life decided to standardise and upgrade its hardware and chose Dell to provide 200 Bluetooth-enabled Dell Latitude D600 notebooks and perform custom factory integration (CFI) at the point of manufacture. As a result of the project, Acorn Life sales associates have improved remote access thanks to more reliable equipment that is available 24x7 and can integrate easily with mobile printers.

World-Leading Airline Adopts Government HCI Scheme and Raises Computer Literacy Across the Organisation 2005-10-04 03:00:05

Virgin Atlantic wanted to ensure that its staff, including both office-based and non office-based workers had an opportunity to develop their ICT skills, which will become increasingly important as processes such as rostering and training move from conventional to web-based delivery mechanisms over the coming years. The company chose leading services provider Dell to help design, deliver and support a Home Computing Initiative (HCI) scheme targeted at all its UK staff, but with a particular emphasis on its flight deck and cabin crew employees, who do not have access to computers in their day-to-day work. With the HCI programme, staff can hire new technology tax-free, on a monthly basis.

Case Study: State of Michigan 2005-10-04 03:00:05

The state of Michigan consists of 20 agencies, each with specific responsibilities within the state's government. The state of Michigan wanted to standardize in order to decrease costs, increase efficiencies and maximize its flexibility and buying power. Dell had proven itself to the state of Michigan over the past several years. In fact, in 1999, the state decided to standardize on Dell desktop and notebook computers; approximately 50,000 systems have been deployed. The state recently set its objective to consolidate many of its Intel-based servers and is currently in the process of standardizing on DellPowerEdge servers throughout the agencies.

Dell Case Study: Megabyte Express (ME) 2005-10-04 03:00:05

Since opening its doors in 1992, Megabyte Express (ME) has become a national provider of business products, including office and computer supplies, customized business forms, commercial printing and promotional products. Megabyte Express needed a reliable and secure network that could help them achieve their long-term financial goals and enabled them to remain competitive in the office supplies business. Megabyte Express needed a reliable and secure network that could help them achieve their long-term financial goals and enabled them to remain competitive in the office supplies business. Upon conducting a network assessment, Dell recommended a solution that included hardware, software and the services necessary to develop a robust and scalable network. After implementing the solution, Megabyte saw a dramatic increase in team productivity.

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	Title	Date Added	Company
	One RV + One Dedicated Teacher = New Hope for At-Risk Children	2005-09-27 03:00:03
	The challenge faced was the need to develop creative technology interventions that provide student access to tutoring and homework assistance. As solution, children were taken to school in afternoons and on weekends, a retrofitted RV was planned for, and a flexible staff of tutors was asked for. Now at-risk students in Las Cruces can come and check out learning software, get help with their homework, write a report on one of the notebooks, or take their parents with them to learn about the Internet.
	University of Miami Builds Forward-Looking Research Programs With Dell Campus Architecture	2005-09-27 03:00:03
	Students, faculty and staff at the University of Miami actively pursue new knowledge and ideas to shape tomorrow. They needed to combine the purchasing power of a seven-campus leading research university into one efficient, cost-saving agreement with a top technology partner. Dell Campus Architecture provides the University of Miami with an end-to-end technology solution across all campuses, including hardware, software and peripheral equipment as well as service, support and technical training.
	Oklahoma Christian University Transforms Lives With the Help of Wireless Technology Program	2005-09-27 03:00:03
	Oklahoma Christian University was founded in 1950 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma as Central Christian College. Oklahoma Christian University began its notebook program in August of 2001. The technology staff was looking for a vendor that could supply a large number of dependable, easy-to-manage notebooks at competitive prices and with sophisticated system configurations. After initially beginning the program with a well-known computer vendor, the IT staff began searching for another vendor that would meet its value and performance requirements. The technical team found the solution they were looking for in Dell D600 Latitude notebooks.
	Swissport Welcomes Dell on Board!	2005-10-04 03:00:05
	If IT systems at Swissport International Ltd. were to fail, such events could have serious consequences for company operations. In an effort to standardize IT infrastructures, Swissport officials chose to renew all hardware in Switzerland. But they also were to identify a solution that would combine unmatched quality and value. Swissport's new standards-based system streamlines all business processes. 200 Latitude Notebooks, 800 OptiPlex PCs and 1400 Flat Screen Monitors from Dell make it possible.
	Wireless Pilot Program Delivers Benefits	2005-10-04 03:00:05
	In its attempt to increase school Internet access and give students the ability to create movies based on what they learned, Brookfield East High School faced two major hurdles: the solutions had to be cost-effective and the school building did not have the existing infrastructure to support a traditional LAN. With these roadblocks in mind, the ideal scenario would be a single solution that fulfilled both of the school's technology needs. The school purchased Dell Latitude notebooks and a wireless cart with attached access point for the English department first. Using a few cameras and the Dell notebooks with Movie Maker 2 installed, English students produced creative and motivating movies to demonstrate their knowledge of the curriculum and technology.
	SIUC and Dell Adapt to Students With Disabilities	2005-10-04 03:00:05
	Like many schools, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) has a large population of students with disabilities. The original computers that were being used in the Computer Learning Centers often presented many compatibility issues with the adaptive technology. When SIUC standardized on Dell equipment, Dell computers were found to be extremely compatible with the multitude of adaptive technologies used on campus. In the end, Dell's compatibility with adaptive technologies has allowed SIUC to bring computer technology to all of their students with disabilities and promote their solution throughout their state.
	Life Assurance Company Upgrades Its Mobile Hardware Solution and Reduces Hardware and Support Costs by Up to 20 Per Cent	2005-10-04 03:00:05
	Irish-owned company Acorn Life sells life assurance, pensions, investment and savings products across the Republic of Ireland. It has more than 200 sales associates nationwide who travel around the country visiting potential clients in their homes and places of business. In early 2004, most of these associates were using outdated laptops and needed to work with more modern and reliable technology. Acorn Life decided to standardise and upgrade its hardware and chose Dell to provide 200 Bluetooth-enabled Dell Latitude D600 notebooks and perform custom factory integration (CFI) at the point of manufacture. As a result of the project, Acorn Life sales associates have improved remote access thanks to more reliable equipment that is available 24x7 and can integrate easily with mobile printers.
	World-Leading Airline Adopts Government HCI Scheme and Raises Computer Literacy Across the Organisation	2005-10-04 03:00:05
	Virgin Atlantic wanted to ensure that its staff, including both office-based and non office-based workers had an opportunity to develop their ICT skills, which will become increasingly important as processes such as rostering and training move from conventional to web-based delivery mechanisms over the coming years. The company chose leading services provider Dell to help design, deliver and support a Home Computing Initiative (HCI) scheme targeted at all its UK staff, but with a particular emphasis on its flight deck and cabin crew employees, who do not have access to computers in their day-to-day work. With the HCI programme, staff can hire new technology tax-free, on a monthly basis.
	Case Study: State of Michigan	2005-10-04 03:00:05
	The state of Michigan consists of 20 agencies, each with specific responsibilities within the state's government. The state of Michigan wanted to standardize in order to decrease costs, increase efficiencies and maximize its flexibility and buying power. Dell had proven itself to the state of Michigan over the past several years. In fact, in 1999, the state decided to standardize on Dell desktop and notebook computers; approximately 50,000 systems have been deployed. The state recently set its objective to consolidate many of its Intel-based servers and is currently in the process of standardizing on DellPowerEdge servers throughout the agencies.
	Dell Case Study: Megabyte Express (ME)	2005-10-04 03:00:05
	Since opening its doors in 1992, Megabyte Express (ME) has become a national provider of business products, including office and computer supplies, customized business forms, commercial printing and promotional products. Megabyte Express needed a reliable and secure network that could help them achieve their long-term financial goals and enabled them to remain competitive in the office supplies business. Megabyte Express needed a reliable and secure network that could help them achieve their long-term financial goals and enabled them to remain competitive in the office supplies business. Upon conducting a network assessment, Dell recommended a solution that included hardware, software and the services necessary to develop a robust and scalable network. After implementing the solution, Megabyte saw a dramatic increase in team productivity.